"Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate."
It's amazing to me what people do when things happen that aren't what they agree with. A few incidents have happened recently that continually amaze me at the lengths people will go to ensure that what they don't like or agree with is changed for everyone around them.
What example is that setting for the people around us, especially kids?
The quote that I started this post out with is one of my favorites. I think it is so true and it applies so well to so many situations.
Wouldn't you rather get more people aware of awesome things that you love rather than getting them aware of things you hate?
I work for a company that has it's ups and downs with people loving and hating us. I get more and more amazed at what grown adults will do to make sure that no one gets to enjoy something that they may not like or agree with.
What good is that doing?
I look to the church's example when it comes to this. When there are people opposing the church doctrine or how things are run within the church, you don't see the leaders of the church talking bad about the opposers or trying to get everyone on their side. You see them promoting the good within the church and getting people more aware of good things.
Isn't that a much better use of time?
So, I now am going to try better to promote things that I love and stop talking bad or bashing things that I hate or don't agree with. I think it will do so much more to help people see the good in the world rather than looking at the bad and making people more aware of it.
Cause don't we all need a little more good?
I know I do.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Life Changes
I haven't blogged in quite a while and I've been meaning to the past few weeks because I have had quite a few big life changes happen that all happened in the past few weeks.
1. I moved to SLC
2. I went through the temple
3. I got a new job
4. I quit my new job and got another job
1. So I moved. I now live in Cottonwood Heights. It's kinda crazy how this all happened. S and I have been wanting to live together for quite some time now but it never seemed to work out. She moved up to SLC after graduation and I was going to move with her but it just didn't feel right and it didn't work out, so I stayed down in Provo. A few months ago, I knew that I needed to move out of Provo but I didn't know how it was going to work out or if it even would. I didn't know where to go or where to even start looking for jobs. S had a roommate who was moving out and we talked about the possibility of me taking her roommate's contract and moving. But, a lot of things had to happen before I could move like A) I needed a job in SLC and B) I needed to sell my contract in Provo (which at the time I was thinking was IMPOSSIBLE with the timing and everything). Her roommate wanted to sell her contract to someone who the other girls were okay with and S told her that I was thinking about moving in but that it wasn't set in stone yet. So the job search started. But in my mind it really was a long shot to working out because even if I got a job, I still had my contract to sell. I looked online for possible jobs and I put up a posting to sell my contract. I applied to many jobs and finally got one (details about it later)! The next day, I had a girl call about my contract and I gave her a tour of the apartment and she was all set to buy my contract that night! I called up S's roommate and told her I was in to buy her contract and everything was set!
2. I went through the temple. I had wanted to go through for quite a while now but the timing just wasn't right until I moved this last year and talked with my bishop. It was an amazing experience and I loved it!
3. So I got a new job. It was crazy how that happened too! I told S about the jobs I had applied for but hadn't heard anything back from them. She was talking to her roommate that was moving out about my job search and where I had applied and lo and behold, she had worked at one of the places I was really interested in working at. She called up her old boss and told her about me. I had an interview a week or so later! At that interview, I wasn't sure how the lady felt about me but I did my best to impress her and then left it all up in the air. I drove home after the interview and got a call for a second interview. So the second interview was scarier and I wasn't sure how this other lady felt after either. The second interview was on Thursday and they said they'd let me know by the end of the week. Friday and Saturday come and go and I didn't hear anything. That's usually a sign that you didn't get the job and I was sad but I felt okay about it. Monday comes along and I checked my phone after work and I had a missed call from the first interviewee. I was scared to listen to the message because it either said she was sorry but I didn't get the job or it said call me back (because who offers jobs over voicemail.) I listened to the message and she wanted me to call her back. I called her back and she offered me the job and training was in 2 weeks. I started pacing my apartment because I still hadn't sold my contract at that point and I had to quit my other job. But then everything worked out and I felt so good about it. I mean, it couldn't be wrong if everything worked out so perfectly right?
4. So I said my goodbyes in Provo and moved. I immediately started the training for my job. Things were going good; I was nervous about the new program but I knew that it would get easier with time. I went through the training for the first few days and then I got my schedule for the next 3 weeks. I had to work all the weekends including Sunday. That's when it started to not feel right. I had been getting feelings that it wasn't right the first few days but I thought they were just nerves of starting a new job but I knew when I saw my schedule, that this wasn't going to work out. I was told during the interview process that I'd have to work weekends including Sundays but I didn't expect to ONLY work weekends and Sundays. So a new job search began. I wasn't having much luck but I applied for a few positions. Well, I got emailed about one of them and got an interview--after taking an extensive personality test and fitting exactly what they were looking for. I thought that was probably what they told everyone who applied but I thought I'd give them a chance and see what they had to offer. I went to the interview and was told about what the job entailed and was offered a position. I told her I needed a day to think about it. This company is just starting in Utah and taking this job would definitely be taking a risk. I talked to everyone about it and made a pros and cons list. I never felt very nervous about this new position but everyone else seemed to be skeptical about it. I went to the temple and still felt peace about taking the new job. I called her up and accepted the position! She was so excited and it made me feel even happier about everything! I then had to quit my other job which was scary but I know that this new job will be a good change. It is risky but I feel like this is a good time in my life to take a job risk. I'm excited to start and see what other changes I may encounter!
1. I moved to SLC
2. I went through the temple
3. I got a new job
4. I quit my new job and got another job
1. So I moved. I now live in Cottonwood Heights. It's kinda crazy how this all happened. S and I have been wanting to live together for quite some time now but it never seemed to work out. She moved up to SLC after graduation and I was going to move with her but it just didn't feel right and it didn't work out, so I stayed down in Provo. A few months ago, I knew that I needed to move out of Provo but I didn't know how it was going to work out or if it even would. I didn't know where to go or where to even start looking for jobs. S had a roommate who was moving out and we talked about the possibility of me taking her roommate's contract and moving. But, a lot of things had to happen before I could move like A) I needed a job in SLC and B) I needed to sell my contract in Provo (which at the time I was thinking was IMPOSSIBLE with the timing and everything). Her roommate wanted to sell her contract to someone who the other girls were okay with and S told her that I was thinking about moving in but that it wasn't set in stone yet. So the job search started. But in my mind it really was a long shot to working out because even if I got a job, I still had my contract to sell. I looked online for possible jobs and I put up a posting to sell my contract. I applied to many jobs and finally got one (details about it later)! The next day, I had a girl call about my contract and I gave her a tour of the apartment and she was all set to buy my contract that night! I called up S's roommate and told her I was in to buy her contract and everything was set!
2. I went through the temple. I had wanted to go through for quite a while now but the timing just wasn't right until I moved this last year and talked with my bishop. It was an amazing experience and I loved it!
3. So I got a new job. It was crazy how that happened too! I told S about the jobs I had applied for but hadn't heard anything back from them. She was talking to her roommate that was moving out about my job search and where I had applied and lo and behold, she had worked at one of the places I was really interested in working at. She called up her old boss and told her about me. I had an interview a week or so later! At that interview, I wasn't sure how the lady felt about me but I did my best to impress her and then left it all up in the air. I drove home after the interview and got a call for a second interview. So the second interview was scarier and I wasn't sure how this other lady felt after either. The second interview was on Thursday and they said they'd let me know by the end of the week. Friday and Saturday come and go and I didn't hear anything. That's usually a sign that you didn't get the job and I was sad but I felt okay about it. Monday comes along and I checked my phone after work and I had a missed call from the first interviewee. I was scared to listen to the message because it either said she was sorry but I didn't get the job or it said call me back (because who offers jobs over voicemail.) I listened to the message and she wanted me to call her back. I called her back and she offered me the job and training was in 2 weeks. I started pacing my apartment because I still hadn't sold my contract at that point and I had to quit my other job. But then everything worked out and I felt so good about it. I mean, it couldn't be wrong if everything worked out so perfectly right?
4. So I said my goodbyes in Provo and moved. I immediately started the training for my job. Things were going good; I was nervous about the new program but I knew that it would get easier with time. I went through the training for the first few days and then I got my schedule for the next 3 weeks. I had to work all the weekends including Sunday. That's when it started to not feel right. I had been getting feelings that it wasn't right the first few days but I thought they were just nerves of starting a new job but I knew when I saw my schedule, that this wasn't going to work out. I was told during the interview process that I'd have to work weekends including Sundays but I didn't expect to ONLY work weekends and Sundays. So a new job search began. I wasn't having much luck but I applied for a few positions. Well, I got emailed about one of them and got an interview--after taking an extensive personality test and fitting exactly what they were looking for. I thought that was probably what they told everyone who applied but I thought I'd give them a chance and see what they had to offer. I went to the interview and was told about what the job entailed and was offered a position. I told her I needed a day to think about it. This company is just starting in Utah and taking this job would definitely be taking a risk. I talked to everyone about it and made a pros and cons list. I never felt very nervous about this new position but everyone else seemed to be skeptical about it. I went to the temple and still felt peace about taking the new job. I called her up and accepted the position! She was so excited and it made me feel even happier about everything! I then had to quit my other job which was scary but I know that this new job will be a good change. It is risky but I feel like this is a good time in my life to take a job risk. I'm excited to start and see what other changes I may encounter!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
2014 "Bucket List"
So I've never been good at making resolutions around New Years so I saw on a blog that instead, they called their resolutions a "Bucket List" for the year. So here is my 2014 Bucket List.
2014 Bucket List
- Learn to do the splits. Be able to do them on both sides and in the middle.
- Run some kind of race whether it be a Half Marathon or another Triathlon
- Blog more. Take more pictures and document my life.
- Worry less and live more in the moment.
- Play my guitar more and get into the groove of writing more songs
- Travel somewhere.
- Come closer to Christ and acquire more of His attributes
Saturday, October 5, 2013
I Didn't Die
Ran my first sprint triathlon today and I didn't die. It's a miracle and I'm so happy I did it. It was probably one of the hardest things I've done yet but it was so worth it. The whole time I was telling myself that I can do hard things and that I was made for doing it. It was so hard but a lot of fun at the same time! It was also fun doing it with B and K!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Music Sings to My Soul
I was laying in a hammock last week on the porch. I should've been cleaning or packing my stuff but I didn't feel great and so I just wanted to lay down and the hammock is the best place to do that. While I was laying there, R was cleaning his apartment and listening to music. His pandora started playing this particular song that I have grown very fond of over the past week. It's in Spanish and I don't even know Spanish, let alone the meaning of the song. But just by listening to the music, you can tell it's a deep emotional song. It hit me very hard and I didn't even know what the song was about but I love it anyways!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
A Chapter Ended
The time has come that I'm moving apartments. The summer is over and I'm moving for the next year to another complex. When I decided to move, I couldn't wait to have a fresh start somewhere new and meet new people and make new friends. Well now that the time is here, I'm not so sure anymore. This summer has been amazing and I don't feel like I'm ready for it to end. Here are some things that have happened that made it so great.
1. The Porch
So, J bought porch chairs and it was probably the best thing ever. There was also hammocks and lots of shade all day. It was so relaxing to go and sit and talk for hours. I probably had very few days that I didn't end up on the porch at some point in the day. The porch was where a lot of people stopped by to talk. I know I wouldn't have met as many people or made as many friends without the porch. We had so many deep conversations on the porch that were life changing. I'm going to miss that place.
2. Intramural Sports
I was able to play a few different intramural sports this summer. We had a girls flag football team as well as co-ed kickball and softball teams. It was so much fun!! We didn't make it to the championship with any of the teams but there was no shortage of having a good time. I had one game playing football where I was out of the game for the first few plays and when I went in, I intercepted the ball on the first play and scored! First touchdown I've ever made! It was so exciting! Then the other team had possession of the ball again and I had a second interception! I didn't score that one but I did get the two point conversion after! Such a good game!
3. I have some of the BEST FRIENDS EVER!
I've had some times this summer that I will never forget and they couldn't have happened without all the amazing people that are in them. From going to sonic everyday for route 44 waters with extra ice to shooting a bow and arrow to sliding down a hill with soap on our stomachs, I've had a blast. It's been an amazing summer. One of the best, hands down. I kept saying a lot at the beginning of the Summer that there was no way that this Summer could ever beat the one I had last year. I don't know if this Summer was 100% better but it's been one of the best for different reasons. I love all the friends who have who made this Summer amazing! Heck, they even threw a surprise party for me for my birthday. I couldn't ask for better people in my life to help build me up and teach me the things I need to know. Thanks to all the amazing people in my life! Here's to an amazing chapter ending and to a new one beginning!
1. The Porch
2. Intramural Sports
3. I have some of the BEST FRIENDS EVER!
Matching night gowns
Penguin sliding with soap
Slip and slide
Manti temple trip
Daily trips to Sonic for route 44 waters with extra ice
Jr. Double cheeseburgers!
Triathlon training
Where's Waldo in the mall
Post slip and slide
C-ville Fireworks!
Fourth of July fireworks!
Doughnuts and chocolate milk!
Hair dying!
B's Band!
Tim McGraw Concert!
My 24th Birthday!
Last night in the hammock with the porch....sad day.
I've had some times this summer that I will never forget and they couldn't have happened without all the amazing people that are in them. From going to sonic everyday for route 44 waters with extra ice to shooting a bow and arrow to sliding down a hill with soap on our stomachs, I've had a blast. It's been an amazing summer. One of the best, hands down. I kept saying a lot at the beginning of the Summer that there was no way that this Summer could ever beat the one I had last year. I don't know if this Summer was 100% better but it's been one of the best for different reasons. I love all the friends who have who made this Summer amazing! Heck, they even threw a surprise party for me for my birthday. I couldn't ask for better people in my life to help build me up and teach me the things I need to know. Thanks to all the amazing people in my life! Here's to an amazing chapter ending and to a new one beginning!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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